The Austin History Center publications contain more than 22,000 items, including books, local government documents, and unpublished reports documenting the history and current activities of Austin and Travis County.

Books

• Books about Austin and Travis County
• Books by local authors
• Yearbooks from local schools and universities

Directories

• Church and organization directories
• City directories - Some are accessible online through the Portal to Texas History with searchable text
• Business directories

Business Publications

• Market surveys
• Chamber of Commerce publications
• Annual reports of local companies and non-profits

Records

• Frank Brown's Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin from the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875

How to Find and Use

Find items using the Austin Public Library Catalog and view items in person. Our booklists can direct you to resources focused on specific topics. Materials in the Austin History Center’s collections may be used in our Reading Room, but may not be checked out.

Search the Library Catalog for city directories to view in person. Some directories are online through the Portal to Texas History with searchable text.